Vehicle recall 04V128000 · March 16, 2004
Subaru Legacy, Outback and 1 more model
On certain passenger sedans, wagons, and sport utility vehicles, the cruise control cable could come out of its track on the cruise control lever and lodge on the control lever…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain passenger sedans, wagons, and sport utility vehicles, the cruise control cable could come out of its track on the cruise control lever and lodge on the control lever tab when the accelerator pedal is released. If this condition occurs, the throttle will not return to the idle position and will remain in an open position.
- Consequence
- If this occurs during vehicle operation, the driver could lose control of the vehicle, which could result in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a cruise control cable retaining clip to the cruise control lever tab on the throttle shaft in order to prevent the cruise control cable from coming out of its track. Owner notification began on April 12, 2004. Owners should contact Subaru at 1-800-782-2783.
- Notes
- Subaru recall no. Wwq-01.CUSTOMERS can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 04V128000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 16, 2004
- Filed by
- SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- WWQ-01
- Owner notification
- April 12, 2004
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 127,580
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Vehicle speed control › Cables
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Subaru Impreza (2002-2004): 2004, 2003, 2002
- Subaru Legacy (2001-2004): 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001
- Subaru Outback (2001-2004): 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001
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